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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council November 6 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL November 6, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Vice Chairman Roehl with Burton, Hawley, Muenscher, and Warner present. The minutes of October 16, 1986 were approved. EXECUTIVE_ITEMS REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL W. TAYLOR AS DIRECTOR OF LAND USE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING Shirley Van Zanten explained the process which had been used to select Mr. Taylor for the position. MUENSCHER MOVED TO CONFIRM DANIEL W. TAYLOR AS DIRECTOR OF LAND USE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING. There was discussion on the motion: The motion carried. "*-4 0F.31,4133 03k l 011ie] IN 111"N so] 1 M161 i " • tf-q1 v 0 4 \ !11 •' M M • • ' e Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. The motion carried. Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. The motion carried. November 6, 1986 Page 2 Shirley Van Zanten explained the request. There was discussion about the process used in awarding a bid for equipment. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIST. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the list. The motion carried. Shirley Van Zanten explained the transfer. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. The motion carried. Shirley Van Zanten explained that the $7,419 overlimit transfer was being substituted for the $4,946 transfer request which was originally submitted. , WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE TRANSFER. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of the original request. The motion carried. ' • _ ► I= l • 1 1tv 00=111111110 of I ► • ► Shirley Van Zanten explained the application, and noted that the Public Services Committee had not made a recommendation on the license because the Committee meeting had been canceled. BURTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. The motion carried. November 6, 1986 Page 3 COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Shirley Van Zanten presented copies of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Draft to the Council. OPEN SESSION Howard Christie 4962 Highland Drive Birch Bay Outlined the concerns which he and his neighbors had had over a two -year period concerning the operation of the Rafters Trailer Court on Jackson Road at Highland Drive, and their attempts to have County zoning and building codes enforced at the trailer court. Roehl requested that the administration and the Council's attorney provide the Council with a report on the series of events described by Mr. Christie, as well as a synopsis of the standard procedure and legal remedies available in such situations, and that the Council receive the report by the middle of the following week. Martha Gorsuch 7365 Jackson Road Birch Bay Stated that the trailer court consisted of substandard housing and was lowering property values of neighboring residents. Mary Lang 7386 Jackson Road Birch Bay Stated that she believed lack of enforcement of building codes was directly related to the deaths of two children in a fire at the trailer court. BURTON MOVED TO DIRECT THE BUILDING AND CODES DEPARTMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATE THE SITUATION AT THE RAFTERS TRAILER COURT AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENFORCE COUNTY CODES WITHOUT DELAY. The motion carried. Roehl designated Muenscher, as Chair of the Planning and Development Committee, to be the Council member in charge of following up Council's directives on this matter. November 6, 1986 Page 4 Duane Slago Bellingham Asked why the County Roads Department telephoned Salt Lake City for a weather report every day rather than using the local FAA service. Marlen Hansen of Public Works explained that the private weather service in Salt Lake City provides services, such as projecting the weather up to a month ahead of time, which are not available through the local FAA. He described how this service saves the County a great deal of money by allowing road work to be scheduled during the right weather conditions. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 200 THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE, TEXT AND MAP, TO RESOLVE CERTAIN PROBLEMS OF ADMINISTRATION Muenscher reviewed the amendments and reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. MUENSCHER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A LOAN FROM RAINIER NATIONAL _BANK (NORTHWEST WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL BANKING CENTER) IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE FINANCING OF THE HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NOR -BELL NURSING HOME WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee had recommended adoption of the ordinance, pending clarification of a question about the interest rate. Shirley Van Zanten confirmed that the rate from Rainier National Bank was the best available. Muenscher left the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 86 -49 ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY FERRY RATES FOR 1986 WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. November 6, 1986 Page 5 Muenscher returned to the meeting. �. Y�•I► '• • 1ou.►. ,:. .•► •► * thiCx• •t * ►_�[. Warner explained his memo containing the request. WARNER MOVED TO SEND THE MEMO TO THE ADMINISTRATION WITH A REQUEST FOR A REPORT BY MARCH 30, 1987. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. Warner explained his memo containing the request. WARNER MOVED TO SEND THE MEMO TO THE ADMINISTRATION WITH A REQUEST FOR A REPORT BY MARCH 15, 1987. There was discussion on the motion. Muenscher suggested that the funds from the sales be earmarked for some specific purpose. The motion carried. Muenscher explained that the petition had been held in the Planning and Development Committee pending receipt of a quit claim deed granting the Mulfingers joint ownership in lot 34. The deed having been received, the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the petition. MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION. The motion carried. November 6, 1986 Page 6 PETITION REQUESTING VACATION OF LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS It-AND 5, DIVISION 8, PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, FILED BY MR- AND MRS. KEEBLE The above petitions were received by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. APPLICATION FOR OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION, FILED BY WILLIAM L. EBU The application was received by consent for referral to the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON 1986 -C OPEN SPACE AND TIMBERLAND APPLICATIONS The recommendations were received by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING INT_0 AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND APPOINTING A DESIGNEE TO SERVE ON THE WASHINGTON STATE COUNTY TRUST BENEFICIARIES ASSOCIATION WARNER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR DESIGNEE AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSOCIATION. The motion carried. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of the resolution with the amendment. The motion carried. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OF NOR -BELL NURSING HOME FOR THE YEAR 1987 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SIX -YEAR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 6, 1986 Page 7 •�� LM.. 11 1 •�1_.1L • • i1 •f1 L1 1 t. 1 L11 RENTAL ESTABLISHING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AN EQUIPMENT DIVISION AND PROVIDING FOR ITS OPERATION AND ESTABLISHING AN EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND TO BE USED AS A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE d l l REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT F• i WHATCOM COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 36.33A RCW AND WHATCOM COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 2.20, BY ADDING THERETO FACILITIES THAT ARE OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY TH 1 AND 1 FUND ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 1986 BUDGET ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET THEREIN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ORDINANCE INCREASING THE NOR-BELL NURSING HOME FUND PETTY CASH REVOLVING FUND BALANCE The above resolutions and ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. RESOLUTION REGARDING TH-E MATTER OF ADOPTION OF THE 1986 UPDATED WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN The above resolution was introduced by consent and referred to the Committee of • ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PLACING OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF Yi YO• PARKWAY/LINCOLN i•:.1 AND SHINTAFFER 1•iD ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON ROADWAYS WITHIN THE GLACIER SPRINGS PLAT, DIMISIONS 1, 2 AND-a The above ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S • 1 WARNER '•1 1 AND MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Roehl explained the ordinance, and there was discussion on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. November 6, 1986 Page 8 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 ELECTION RESERVE FUND BUDGET WARNER INTRODUCED AND MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Roehl explained the ordinance, and there was discussion on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. County Treasurer Landy Bowen's letter stating his intention to retire as of December 31, 1986, was officially accepted by the Council. Discussion followed concerning the replacement process. Council attorney Randy Watts explained that since the recent election had demonstrated the clear intent of the voters to make the Treasurer's Office non - partisan, Landy Bowen's successor should be appointed without regard to political party. The application and selection procedure was also discussed. Roehl suggested that the process be similar to that used for hiring department heads. The Council agreed to ask Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, to develop an appropriate advertising and application procedure for the position. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON William P. Roehl, Vice Chair ATTEST: Carol Ebergson Clerk of the Cou cil